MBA

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Course Information

Total Cost *
$9,109
Next Start Date
Feb 23, 2026
Completion Time
12-16 Months
Semester Credits
31

Prerequisites

Degree Type
Bachelor's
Minimum GPA
3.0
Credit Hours
12

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Embrace Your Ambitions With an MBA

American College of Education’s online MBA is designed to help professionals drive innovation and organizational success in any industry, preparing you to thrive in today’s fast-moving business world by emphasizing business’ role in driving impact through corporate social responsibility and social initiatives. Equip yourself with core knowledge around what drives today’s businesses – financial decision marketing, marketing management, economics analysis, human resources, and more – while you also expand your leadership skills and capacity. ACE’s MBA degree program is one of the most affordable in MBA online education today and can be completed in 15 months. You can also choose to accelerate your program to finish in as little as 12 months.‡ 

Degree completion within one year requires a student to complete multiple courses within a term or the successful application of prior earned credits to program completion requirements through articulation, transfer or prior receipt of the College’s micro-credential credits. 

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Program Details

The Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to drive social and business innovation within global communities. Graduates will apply a vision for community and global change by spearheading social initiatives, while using evidence-based decision-making strategies to solve business challenges and capitalize on emerging opportunities. Through the application of various management and leadership principles, graduates develop the ability to lead stakeholders in creating impactful, ethical enterprises. The program explores business theories, applying systems thinking to evaluate complex business conditions and develop strategic responses. Graduates will identify and apply metrics that measure operational performance and business success. Furthermore, the program fosters awareness of global regulations, ethical practices, and social influence, encouraging responsible leadership in modern business contexts. With a forward-looking approach, the program prepares individuals to lead in today's dynamic and interconnected business environments, blending economic and social goals to create sustainable, transformative impact.

Courses

Here are the courses you’ll take when working towards this program. If no focus of study option is selected, you can choose any 3 courses from the study options below. Visit the College Catalog to see all courses.

This program consists of
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Start Dates

With flexible start dates, you can begin your program when it's best for you.
February 23, 2026 Term
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Feb 20, 2026
Payment Due
Feb 20, 2026
Application Due
Feb 23, 2026
Term Start
Feb 27, 2026
Unregister/Cancel Deadline
Mar 29, 2026
Term End
April 13, 2026 Term
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Apr 10, 2026
Payment Due
Apr 10, 2026
Application Due
Apr 13, 2026
Term Start
Apr 17, 2026
Unregister/Cancel Deadline
May 17, 2026
Term End
May 25, 2026 Term
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May 22, 2026
Application Due
May 22, 2026
Payment Due
May 25, 2026
Term Start
May 29, 2026
Unregister/Cancel Deadline
Jun 28, 2026
Term End
June 15, 2026 Term
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Jun 12, 2026
Application Due
Jun 12, 2026
Payment Due
Jun 15, 2026
Term Start
Jun 19, 2026
Unregister/Cancel Deadline
Aug 02, 2026
Term End

Tuition

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Total Cost of Master of Business Administration

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Return on Your Investment

Continuing your education is a big decision that involves an investment of your time and money. We recognize that, which is why we're committed to ensuring you experience a positive return on that investment.

You only pay the cost it takes for us to deliver your education, nothing more. By keeping our tuition low, we’ve helped our students see a $19.20 return in future higher earnings for every $1 they invested in their ACE education.1

How to Pay for College

Because of our low tuition and total program cost, 87% of our students graduate debt-free.2 Popular payment options include paying by course, paying by month or paying in full. Visit our payment options page to learn more.

$17,515
Average competitor total cost2
$9,655
Average ACE total cost*
When we say low cost, we mean it

The proof is in the numbers. ACE’s commitment to keeping tuition and fees low means our price is a fraction of the cost of other comparable programs.

Why ACE?

Low-Cost, High Quality

You deserve a great return on your educational investment, and we deliver master's degrees at a total average cost of $10,000*. We also award over $1.2M in scholarships and grants each year.

Tuition & ROI
$1.2M
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scholarships

Quality You Expect

We are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Our faculty work in the industries where you work and are committed to your success, contributing to our 85% graduation rate.3 Our curriculum equips you with practical strategies you can apply right away, as well as skills to help you advance your career.

Success Stories
85%
graduation
rate3

Flexibility You Need

Our virtual campus and convenient start dates provide you the flexibility you need to achieve your goals at a time and place that works with your busy schedule. Our student support services are available 24/7 and tutoring is included at no additional cost.

Support Services
24/7
student support
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See How ACE Stacks Up3

Licensure Exam Rates

Indiana: Ed Lead, 100% ACE average vs. 91% state average

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Florida: FELE, 95% ACE average vs. 85% state average

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Stay Within Your Budget

Because we don’t have a physical campus, our students don’t need to pay infrastructure or facility fees. We also keep our operational costs low by not participating in Title IV federal funding. We pass all these savings along to our students.

Network Across the Globe

Due to our engaging online format, you’ll connect and learn from industry peers worldwide. And even though you’re learning online, you won’t feel alone thanks to student discussion boards and online forums.

Gain Today’s In-Demand Skills

Learn strategies and skills you can apply immediately and leverage for future career advancement. Employers of ACE graduates report a 96% satisfaction rate,3 while 98% of our students felt their professional skills were stronger after graduation.3

Learn From Custom-Built Curriculum

Every course is created by our in-house curriculum and production team working in tandem with our academic leaders. Plus, all courses follow a consistent structure. No outdated coursework, no surprises.

Student Success Stories

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Admission Requirements

ACE General Admission Requirements
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  • Complete and submit all application components including the admission application, the enrollment agreement and payment agreement.
  • Submit the nonrefundable application fee. *
  • Provide official transcripts from an institution that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education indicating successful completion of the level of education required for entry to the program. **
  • Secure electronic transcripts can be mailed to [email protected].


*The application fee is valid for one year from date of submission.

**Additional evidence may be required to fulfill state requirements, including but not limited to verification of professional experience, test scores, or an interview.

Program Admission Requirements
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  • Bachelor's or Highest Post Baccalaureate degree earned
  • Minimum grade point average 2.50 on a 4.00 scale for full admission
  • Minimum grade point average 2.00 on a 4.00 scale for provisional admission 
  • Submit a current resume
  • Undergraduate or post-baccalaureate in business OR 2 years in a management position*
*If students do not have a bachelor's or highest post-baccalaureate degree in a business-related field OR do not have any professional experience using a business background, students will need to take MGMT5003: Introduction to Business Administration.





International Transcript Requirements
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All applicants must submit, to the Admissions Office, an official evaluation from a NACES-approved organization.

  • Transcripts that are international and/or not in English must be evaluated through a NACES-recommended agency.
  • Texas applicants for licensure programs may only submit evaluations from agencies approved by the Texas Education Agency.
  • International applicants must request the course-by-course evaluation. The evaluation report must show that the non-U.S. education is equivalent to the education/accreditation level required for the program.
English as a Second Language Applicants
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All applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate competence in the English language as demonstrated in one of three ways:

  1. Submission of an official transcript showing a degree from a United States secondary school or regionally accredited college/university.
  2. Submission of an official minimum score on the paper or internet-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exams.
  3. The minimum TOEFL score required for the internet-based version is 80, and the paper-based version requires a minimum TOEFL score of 20 for each of the three skills: Reading, Listening and Writing.
  4. The minimum IELTS score required is 6.5. Note: IELTS is not acceptable for Texas programs leading to certification.
  5. The testing agency must send test scores directly to American College of Education.
  6. Applicants to the Texas Educational Leadership program whose first language is not English must submit a minimum scaled score of 24 for speaking, 22 for listening, 22 for reading and 21 for writing from the Internet-Based TOEFL (IBT) or evidence of an undergraduate or graduate degree earned at an institution of higher education in a country outside of the United States listed in Figure: 19 TAC §230.11(b)(5)(C).

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2Internal research conducted November 2025

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